It's Green...with a hint of orange!http://www.jaffacake.net/en-usMon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:46 +0100 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:46 +0100 CJ Zanussi Jetsystem 1600 XC6 Washer Dryer
Another good point to 30˚C washing is you can mix and wash dark colours with light colours, I've done this and the laundry has come out exactly as it went in, but of course minus the dirt & stains.

Please don't hold it to me though about the mix & wash system I have it doesn't work for everything/everyone

The only hassle with this model and it's brothers is the filter but otherwise a fantastic machine, just as good as the Hotpoint Ultima 1600 washer dryer WD860!!!!]]>
Another good point to 30˚C washing is you can mix and wash dark colours with light colours, I've done this and the laundry has come out exactly as it went in, but of course minus the dirt & stains.

Please don't hold it to me though about the mix & wash system I have it doesn't work for everything/everyone

The only hassle with this model and it's brothers is the filter but otherwise a fantastic machine, just as good as the Hotpoint Ultima 1600 washer dryer WD860!!!!]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/zanussi?opendocument&comments#13102008120046DOMEX2.htm Sun, 7 Sep 2008 12:33:13 +0100 Josh Harris A Green Wedding Link }]]> Link }]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/a-green-wedding?opendocument&comments#07092008123313DOMFKB.htm Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:56:13 +0100 sleijer Test...is this thing on? Sonos ZP80 Review http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/sonoszp80?opendocument&comments#09032008085613AMDOMBBP.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:36:01 +0100 doughnut A Green Wedding http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/a-green-wedding?opendocument&comments#25082008023601DOM3W3.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:59:42 +0100 Pankaj A Green Wedding http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/a-green-wedding?opendocument&comments#08222008045942PMDOMLRV.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:56:54 +0100 Dave Harris Tassimo - Fancy a Cuppa? http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/tassimo?opendocument&comments#21062008155654DOMKJM.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 14:09:55 +0100 Thore Test...is this thing on? Sonos ZP80 Review http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/sonoszp80?opendocument&comments#22.05.2008140955DOMHFR.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 17:50:18 +0100 Ben Rose Test...is this thing on? Sonos ZP80 Review http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/sonoszp80?opendocument&comments#21052008175018DOMMRH.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 17:43:27 +0100 Anders Test...is this thing on? Sonos ZP80 Review
Just to be sure.

In your ZP100 test you found that at all levels (pretty much) and all codecs the power consumption was around 12W's, right? Only changes were seen when using extremely loud recordings, right?

In this test what codecs etc did you use?]]>
Just to be sure.

In your ZP100 test you found that at all levels (pretty much) and all codecs the power consumption was around 12W's, right? Only changes were seen when using extremely loud recordings, right?

In this test what codecs etc did you use?]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/sonoszp80?opendocument&comments#21-05-2008174327DOMMM8.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 17:48:03 +0100 Andrew Holden Tassimo - Fancy a Cuppa?
Coffee pods (eg on Senseo) may be better.]]>
Coffee pods (eg on Senseo) may be better.]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/tassimo?opendocument&comments#19052008174803DOMMQ4.htm Thu, 8 May 2008 21:30:47 +0100 Ben Does Turning Down to 30 work? Link } - seems pretty easy to do. Too bad buying a new machine is so bloody expensive!]]> Link } - seems pretty easy to do. Too bad buying a new machine is so bloody expensive!]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/zanussi30degs?opendocument&comments#05082008093047PMDOMS3A.htm Thu, 8 May 2008 14:48:50 +0100 Ben Rose Tassimo - Fancy a Cuppa?
Before Tassimo, I used to use Rombouts { Link } individual coffee filters. These used even more packaging and I had to boil the kettle to use them.

In comparison, my Tassimo is greener, but still clearly could be better from a packaging perspective.]]>
Before Tassimo, I used to use Rombouts { Link } individual coffee filters. These used even more packaging and I had to boil the kettle to use them.

In comparison, my Tassimo is greener, but still clearly could be better from a packaging perspective.]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/tassimo?opendocument&comments#08052008144850DOMJ83.htm Thu, 8 May 2008 14:41:36 +0100 Seb Tassimo - Fancy a Cuppa?
Eco conscious Ben may have a read at this :

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Eco conscious Ben may have a read at this :

{ Link }]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/tassimo?opendocument&comments#08052008144136DOMJ3K.htm Wed, 7 May 2008 00:30:30 +0100 Graham O'Mara Mobile Phones
In fact, on T-Mobile, I found that I lost calls 50% of the time at one point... till I lost the 3G :)

Now..... 99% of the time, 3G not needed - And if I am near a WiFi spot, then I can use that for large data ammounts :)]]>
In fact, on T-Mobile, I found that I lost calls 50% of the time at one point... till I lost the 3G :)

Now..... 99% of the time, 3G not needed - And if I am near a WiFi spot, then I can use that for large data ammounts :)]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/cellphones?opendocument&comments#07052008003030DOMVKM.htm Wed, 7 May 2008 00:25:37 +0100 Graham O'Mara Test...is this thing on? Sonos ZP80 Review
Oh, the coffee machine makes great stuff to go with doughnuts :)]]>
Oh, the coffee machine makes great stuff to go with doughnuts :)]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/sonoszp80?opendocument&comments#07052008002537DOMVGK.htm Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:01:05 +0100 Andi Taylor Mobile Phones
The Blackberry doesn't have 3G and works perfectly well - and that deals with emails, etc all day long - so I don't see why normal consumer ones really need it.

EDGE uses a lot less power than 3G too, and if your network & phone supports it, it can feel almost as quick as 3G.

It can also help on Nokia phones (not S-series ones, the older ones mostly) to disable the constant GPRS connection. This also sucks a bit of power and really isn't needed as you probably actually only use it for 10 minutes a month, and the phone is quite capable of connecting it up when its needed.

You could also turn your phone off when you're asleep. That saves some more juice! My Blackberry can switch off and back on again at set times. Even stays off at the weekend ;)]]>
The Blackberry doesn't have 3G and works perfectly well - and that deals with emails, etc all day long - so I don't see why normal consumer ones really need it.

EDGE uses a lot less power than 3G too, and if your network & phone supports it, it can feel almost as quick as 3G.

It can also help on Nokia phones (not S-series ones, the older ones mostly) to disable the constant GPRS connection. This also sucks a bit of power and really isn't needed as you probably actually only use it for 10 minutes a month, and the phone is quite capable of connecting it up when its needed.

You could also turn your phone off when you're asleep. That saves some more juice! My Blackberry can switch off and back on again at set times. Even stays off at the weekend ;)]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/cellphones?opendocument&comments#11042008090105DOMBEQ.htm Wed, 9 Apr 2008 17:27:13 +0100 Joe Litton Does Turning Down to 30 work?
Ours is a Maytag setup ...efficient front loading washer, and gas-fired drier. The next step will be to install a solar drier (outdoor clothesline :)

The main point here is that I believe washing laundry in cold water can work just fine!]]>
Ours is a Maytag setup ...efficient front loading washer, and gas-fired drier. The next step will be to install a solar drier (outdoor clothesline :)

The main point here is that I believe washing laundry in cold water can work just fine!]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/zanussi30degs?opendocument&comments#04092008052713PMDOMMB3.htm Tue, 8 Apr 2008 18:45:49 +0100 Alan Graham Does Turning Down to 30 work?
As for the dryer...it has a moisture sensor...so even if it is set for 55 minutes, for example...if it detects the load is dry, it just shuts off.

However where they get you is in the sticker price. We bought last years model and got it in while which knocked off about $600...but it was still about $2400 for the set. But the fact that it holds a double load compared to many front loaders, uses less energy/water, and gets the clothes very clean...I'd say it was worth it.]]>
As for the dryer...it has a moisture sensor...so even if it is set for 55 minutes, for example...if it detects the load is dry, it just shuts off.

However where they get you is in the sticker price. We bought last years model and got it in while which knocked off about $600...but it was still about $2400 for the set. But the fact that it holds a double load compared to many front loaders, uses less energy/water, and gets the clothes very clean...I'd say it was worth it.]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/zanussi30degs?opendocument&comments#04082008064549PMDOMNU7.htm Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:20:19 +0100 Ben Rose Sonos ZP100
On max volume with even louder source material, we get even higer power consumption...I doubt anybody could comfortably listen to it above the figures I have stated above though. Even on 'standard' volume source material it's very loud on maximum volume.

It seems that recordings were much louder in the late 80s and early 90s...perhaps they were still having to overcome poor quality tape/vinyl setups back then and these masters were transferred to CD.

So, to answer your query, no...I don't believe it's clipping at all...I don't even believe the amplifier used in the ZP100 would allow that without shutting itself down.]]>
On max volume with even louder source material, we get even higer power consumption...I doubt anybody could comfortably listen to it above the figures I have stated above though. Even on 'standard' volume source material it's very loud on maximum volume.

It seems that recordings were much louder in the late 80s and early 90s...perhaps they were still having to overcome poor quality tape/vinyl setups back then and these masters were transferred to CD.

So, to answer your query, no...I don't believe it's clipping at all...I don't even believe the amplifier used in the ZP100 would allow that without shutting itself down.]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/sonoszp100?opendocument&comments#03042008102019DOMCY9.htm Wed, 2 Apr 2008 03:12:36 +0100 Auni Sonos ZP100
Anyway, I'm sure you know this, but could that be why the amps went ballistic?]]>
Anyway, I'm sure you know this, but could that be why the amps went ballistic?]]> http://www.jaffacake.net/dx/sonoszp100?opendocument&comments#04022008031236AMDOM4LX.htm